May 30, 2020 · After competing in the NBA for 20 seasons, Kobe Bryant experienced nearly every personality and skill set involved in the league. Some players he enjoyed; others he clearly did not, including Smush Parker. The starting point guard …

Former Laker guard Smush Parker, who's been out of the NBA since 2007-08, is still getting a few Black Mamba-aided minutes in the spotlight.

Jan 12, 2023 · In 2012, Bryant told Mark Media of Los Angeles Times his true feeling about the time he played with the (then) starting Point Guard - Smush Parker, “He shouldn’t have been in the NBA, but we were too cheap to pay for a point guard. We let him walk on," Bryant said.

Dec 22, 2023 · Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Smush Parker recently shared a wild story on the origins of his beef with the late Kobe Bryant. Parker recounted on the “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast about his...

Mar 7, 2025 · The feud between the late Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker has been widely discussed. While many know about the tension between the two former Los Angeles Lakers teammates, a 2012 social media post from Kobe might shed new light on the issue. On October 14, 2012, Kobe shared a detailed statement on Facebook. The timing and content of this post ...

During a conversation with journalist Pablo Torre, he revealed he didn't talk to Bryant during their two seasons as teammates. "The man never spoke to me," Parker said. I started with this man,...

Dec 20, 2023 · Smush Parker is more known for his feud with Kobe Bryant than his NBA career. But up to now, the real story behind their beef is unknown. During a recent interview on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, Parker was asked once and for all what began his quarrel with one of the most popular players ever in the game of basketball, and Smush obliged.

Apr 17, 2024 · Former NBA player Smush Parker was publicly called the “worst” player by Bryant. But why would he go the extra mile with such a label? As was the case, Bryant’s obsession with work ethic and utilizing every minute and chance was rather insane.

Dec 20, 2023 · Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Smush Parker opened up about his feud with his former teammate Kobe Bryant. Parker called Bryant “disrespectful” when describing the relationship with him during their time together in Los Angeles.

Dec 21, 2023 · Smush Parker and Kobe Bryant’s non-relationship grew into serious tension over time. Parker had gone on record saying that he would intentionally ignore Kobe and not pass him the ball, in...